More Alike Than You Think
More Alike Than You Think
Podcast Description
More Alike Than You Think is a narrative-driven interview podcast from PEAK Parent Center's Project POWER team that highlights the everyday lives, dreams, and identities of young adults with disabilities. By centering authentic, personal stories, the podcast invites listeners to see disability not as a limitation, but as one facet of full and complex human lives.
Through candid conversations, we explore topics such as friendship, independence, work, love, mental health, and the small details that shape who we are. We aim to reframe the way people understand disability—not by ignoring it, but by showing the full humanity of the people who live it.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as friendship, independence, work, love, and mental health, aiming to enhance awareness of disability by showcasing the everyday experiences and diverse identities of young adults. Episodes like those featuring guests Lucia and Will, Maya and Rodolfo, and Lilly and Sabrina address what support looks like for them and their aspirations, providing insights into their lives and perspectives.
More Alike Than You Think is a narrative-driven interview podcast from PEAK Parent Center’s Project POWER team that highlights the everyday lives, dreams, and identities of young adults with disabilities. By centering authentic, personal stories, the podcast invites listeners to see disability not as a limitation, but as one facet of full and complex human lives.
Through candid conversations, we explore topics such as friendship, independence, work, love, mental health, and the small details that shape who we are. We aim to reframe the way people understand disability—not by ignoring it, but by showing the full humanity of the people who live it.
In this episode, Rodolfo discusses his love for sports and what they mean to him in the context of disability. He explains the perceptions others have of him, particularly regarding his pace and approach to tasks, and emphasizes the importance of understanding personal narratives and the stories behind people’s behaviors.
Disclaimer: We want to acknowledge that no one in this conversation is a full-time mobility aid user – while some of us are part-time mobility aid users, we are all ambulatory. We therefore recognize that we do not have lived experience with all aspects of today’s discussion, and we do not claim to be experts. As always, we encourage everyone to include and center the voices of those directly affected when engaging in conversations about marginalized communities.
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